CARBACHOL belongs to a class of miotics generally used to treat glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (necessary for optimal vision) due to unusually high eye pressure. However, some people with glaucoma may have normal eye pressure.
CARBACHOL contains Carbachol, a potent cholinergic agent which causes constriction of the pupil, thus reducing intraocular pressure.
Use CARBACHOL as directed by your doctor or instructions provided with the package insert under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional. It may cause some side effects like momentary burning or stinging of the eye, watering of the eye(s), blurred vision, and Irritation of the eye(s) and eyelid(s). Most side effects do not require medical treatment and fade with time. However, if the side effects persist, inform your doctor.
CARBACHOL should only be used for ophthalmic purposes; do not inject or swallow. Do not use CARBACHOL if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking CARBACHOL. The safety and efficacy of CARBACHOL in pediatric patients have not been established. Allow at least ten minutes between ophthalmic medications if you use more than one.
CARBACHOL may cause temporary blurred vision; caution is advised while driving or operating machines.
Glaucoma
CARBACHOL contains Carbachol, a potent cholinergic agent which can be used for obtaining miosis during surgery. In addition, carbachol intraocular solution reduces the intensity of intraocular pressure elevation in the first 24 hours after cataract surgery. Carbachol causes constriction of the iris and ciliary body, thus reducing intraocular pressure.
Continue using CARBACHOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to treat your illness effectively. If allergic to CARBACHOL or other medications, do not use them without consulting a doctor. Do not use CARBACHOL if pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor prescribes it. If it requires more than one ophthalmic medication, give each one at least a ten-minute interval or as the doctor recommends. Before using CARBACHOL, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. CARBACHOL may cause temporary blurred vision. Thus, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions were found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before starting the treatment, let your doctor know if you have or have had Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure, an obstruction of the urinary tract, any heart disease, any difficulties or lung problems, e.g. asthma, peptic ulcers.
No interaction was found. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
In pregnant women, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies. As a result, it should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.
It is unknown whether carbachol is excreted in breast milk, so exercise caution while administering if you are a nursing mother.
CARBACHOL may cause temporary blurred vision; avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.
Limited information was available about using CARBACHOL in patients with liver disease. If you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking CARBACHOL.
Limited information was available about using CARBACHOL in patients with kidney disease. If you have kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking CARBACHOL.
CARBACHOL should not be used in children because its safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Glaucoma: Glaucoma is an eye condition that occurs when the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, is injured. It is usually caused by a build-up of fluid in the front of the eye, which raises the pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma can cause vision loss if it is not detected and treated early.
Ocular hypertension: Ocular hypertension is the accumulation of pressure in the eye caused by insufficient aqueous humour outflow (fluid inside the eye that maintains normal pressure).